Are there any ethical elephant sanctuaries in Phuket?

Visiting the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, the most ethical sanctuary in Phuket, gives curious visitors a unique opportunity to interact with magnificent elephants in the safety and security of their natural home.

Where are the best elephant sanctuary?

10 of the world’s best places to see elephants

  1. Chobe National Park, Botswana.
  2. Elephant Nature Park, Thailand.
  3. Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve, Malawi.
  4. Sayaboury Elephant Conservation Centre, Laos.
  5. Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe.
  6. Periyar National Park, India.
  7. Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home, Sri Lanka.

Are there any good elephant sanctuaries?

Elephant Valley – Run by the award-winning Elephant Valley Project in Cambodia, with strict ethical animal welfare standards. Burm and Emily’s Elephant Sanctuary – Permanent home for old, retired and injured elephants, offering feeding and walking alongside them.

Is Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket ethical?

Elephant Jungle Sanctuary is an ethical and sustainable eco-tourism project based in Thailand. Currently comprised of spacious locations in Chiang Mai, Phuket, Samui, and Pattaya, Elephant Jungle Sanctuary is home to over one hundred formerly mistreated elephants, who are now free to enjoy their lives.

How much is the Elephant Sanctuary in Phuket?

Price: TBH 2,500 (Rs 5654, US$ 76) per adult and TBH 1,900 (Rs 4290, US$ 58) for children under 10 years of age.

Where can I cuddle a baby elephant?

10 places you need to go to ethically interact with elephants

  • Elephant Nature Park.
  • Karen Elephant Experience.
  • Phuket Elephant Sanctuary.
  • Phuket Elephant Park.
  • Samui Elephant Sanctuary.
  • Samui Elephant Haven.
  • Elephant Sanctuary Cambodia.
  • Elephant Haven Thailand.

Where is Myakka elephant ranch?

Myakka Elephant Ranch is in Myakka City, Florida. We believe that education is a key to creating lasting conservation!

Can you visit an elephant sanctuary?

Many facilities that call themselves a sanctuary, park, camp or orphanage are open to visitors who can interact with these elephants for a price – the fee goes towards food, bills, salaries and so on so that the facility can continue to operate.

Where can you touch elephants?

Should you bathe with elephants?

Elephants mud baths are also important as it protects their skin from being burnt by the harsh sun. For our mahouts, bathing with elephants is also a sign of trust and affection that they can express to their elephants, they also help clean the harder to reach spots to ensure that the elephant is thoroughly cleaned.

Which is the first elephant sanctuary in Phuket?

Gaew Ta means “Darling”, and a darling she is! This polite, peaceful and beloved elephant is in her 50s and most notably, she is blind. Madee is a true gentle giant. Peaceful and calm, she is 69 years of age and together with Kannika the first elephant to call Phuket Elephant Sanctuary home.

How old is Sri Nual the elephant from Phuket?

Sri Nual is 44 years old and grew up working in the tourism industry here in Phuket. In 2017 she was initially rescued by a smaller sanctuary on the island, but during Covid-19 the sanctuary decided to close and we had an opportunity to adopt Sri Nual.

How old is Jan Jao at Phuket elephant sanctuary?

Aside from the moon in Thai, Jan Jao is also the name of our lovely 40 year-old elephant at the sanctuary. Gaew Ta means “Darling”, and a darling she is! This polite, peaceful and beloved elephant is in her 50s and most notably, she is blind.

Who is previous owner of Cattleya elephant in Phuket?

In October 2018, Cattleya’s previous owner contacted our mahout Benz, expressing his concerns for the well-being of his elephant. Sai Tong’s journey to Phuket Elephant Sanctuary started with a message from a visitor who spotted the poor elephant in February 2018, tied to a tree in the blistering heat.